Wenzhou-爱游戏体育 University is seeking faculty from all disciplines for its location in Wenzhou, China. Wenzhou is one of the most vibrant and economically advanced cities on China’s East Coast, located one hour by plane and just over three hours by high-speed train from Shanghai. Launched in 2012, Wenzhou-爱游戏体育 University (WKU) sits on approximately 500 beautiful acres and is now in the midst of a growth phase that will bring enrollment to more than 5,000 students. WKU offers a unique model of higher 爱游戏体育cation in partnership with 爱游戏体育 University, a comprehensive, public New Jersey State University, is approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education. All instruction is in English and all curriculum is provided by 爱游戏体育 USA.

Wenzhou-爱游戏体育 University programs comprise the following majors: English in Global Settings (B.A.); Finance (B.S.); Accounting (with emphasis on international standards and practices) (B.S.); Global Business (B.S.); Marketing (B.S.); Management (Entrepreneurship Option and Supply Chain Management Option) (B.S.); Graphic Design (B.F.A.); Interior Design (B.F.A); Industrial Design (B.I.D.); Architecture (B.A.); Computer Science (B.S.); Mathematics (Data Analytics Option) (B.A.); Biology/Cell & Molecular (B.S.); Environmental Science (B.S.); Psychology (B.A.); and Public Relations (B.A.). In addition, Wenzhou-爱游戏体育 has a substantial commitment to the teaching of ESL/EFL.

All faculty positions are full-time assignments, effective for the start of the fall 2019 semester. Positions will be offered at either the tenure-track or Lecturer level. Tenure-track appointments are available at the rank of Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor where indicated, and require teaching assignments; student and learning support services; advising; service to the university and/or professional community; and research and publication. A Lecturer is a full-time, twelve-month employee who teaches up to 39 credits per year and provides student and learning support services during the assigned period. Lecturers teach; provide student and learning support services; service to the university and/or professional community; and perform related work as required. Lecturer positions are non-tenure track and may be renewed on an annual basis. All faculty at Wenzhou-爱游戏体育 University will be paid by WKU, with salaries and benefits comparable to faculty at 爱游戏体育 USA, plus travel and housing allowances.

Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, weekend and online courses. Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. All faculty may be required to teach General Education courses as needed. Opportunities are also available to teach disciplinary support courses. Candidates with an interest in teaching across disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: A Doctorate degree is required in the relevant or a related field for tenure-track positions; ABD considered with completion prior to the effective date of employment. A terminal degree is required for tenure-track positions in Design and Architecture. A Master’s degree in a related field is required for Lecturer positions. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in the fields of Design and Architecture to substitute for a Master’s degree as determined by the University. A minimum of one year of teaching experience at the post-secondary level and English fluency is required for all positions.

English: Rhetoric & Composition; Business, Professional and Technical Writing; ESL/EFL; TESL/TEFL; World Literature; Translation/Interpretation – to teach a combination of (1) general ESL/EFL classes, (2) First-Year Composition classes, (3) World Literature, (4) translation and interpretation (5) writing/rhetoric, linguistics and EFL/ESL methods and teaching techniques within the English in Global Settings major. Teaching experience with non-native speakers is desirable. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkuenglish@kean.爱游戏体育.

Finance (Assistant/Associate and Lecturer) – to teach and conduct research in the field of investment, international finance and business statistics. In addition to teaching and research, responsibilities include student advisement, ongoing program assessment work and assisting with the development and growth of a program. Candidate must have a solid agenda for research and publication. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkucbpm@kean.爱游戏体育.

Accounting (Assistant/Associate and Lecturer) – to teach a range of courses including, but not limited to: Auditing; Principles, Intermediate and Advanced Accounting; Cost Accounting; and Accounting Information Systems. In addition to teaching and research, responsibilities include student advisement, ongoing program assessment work and assisting with the development and growth of a program. Candidates must have an on-going agenda for research and publication; perform outreach to the professional practice community; provide vision and guidance in the area of accounting 爱游戏体育cation and the profession; and support the University’s AACSB accreditation initiative. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkucbpm@kean.爱游戏体育.

Management (Assistant/Associate and Lecturer) – to teach and conduct research in Business Statistics; Managerial Decision Modeling; Management Information Systems; Operations Management; Supply Chain Management; and other upper level courses. In addition to teaching and research, responsibilities include student advisement, ongoing program assessment work and assisting with the development and growth of a program. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkucbpm@kean.爱游戏体育.

Business (Assistant/Associate and Lecturer): Business Law/Business Ethics, Global Business and Marketing – to teach all levels of the undergraduate curriculum. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching and best practices in international 爱游戏体育cation. Tenure-track candidates are expected to provide leadership in the growth and transformation of a world-class business school. It is preferred that the required Doctorate degree for tenure-track positions is earned from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited program. Juris Doctor or equivalent is preferred for Business Law candidates. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkucbpm@kean.爱游戏体育.

Economics – to teach principle and intermediate economics courses, as well as econometrics and business statistics. Relevant practical business experience is desired. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkueconomics@kean.爱游戏体育.

Graphic Design – to teach a full range of undergraduate courses (interactive, print, screen) in graphic design and/or advertising design as well as design foundations. Interactive experience, design technology and/or advertising experience is preferred. Tenure-track candidates are expected to provide leadership in the growth and development of the program. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkudesign@kean.爱游戏体育.

Interior Design - to teach a full range of undergraduate courses in interior design as well as design foundations. Skill with REVIT or comparable technology is required. Tenure-track candidates are expected to provide leadership in the growth and development of the program. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkudesign@kean.爱游戏体育.

Industrial/Product Design – to teach a full range of undergraduate courses in product design as well as design foundations. Skill with product design technology is required. Sustainability experience is preferred. Tenure track candidates are expected to provide leadership in the growth and development of the program. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkudesign@kean.爱游戏体育.

Architecture – to teach a full range of undergraduate Architecture courses (e.g. Studio, Representation, Elements/Principles courses). Tenure-track candidates are expected to provide leadership in the growth and development of the program. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkuarch@kean.爱游戏体育.

Computer Science – to teach a full range of undergraduate Computer Science courses (CSO/1/2 in Java). Tenure-track candidates should demonstrate scholarly capability and an active research agenda in core areas of computer science, information systems and information technology. Faculty are expected to contribute to the growth of the programs, including, but not limited to: curriculum development, program assessment, student recruitment/advisement, senior project supervision, internship opportunities, research experience for undergraduates (REU), etc. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkucnahs@kean.爱游戏体育.

Mathematics – to teach a variety of mathematics courses including Data Science, Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing with application to mechanical, engineering, biomedical fields and Machine Learning with experience in coding mathematical/scientific computing languages (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB). Responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate level, conducting research resulting in publications in peer-reviewed journals, guiding faculty-student collaborative research and advising undergraduate students. Preference will be given to tenure-track candidates with evidence of scholarship and teaching capability in the areas of data analytics and statistics. The successful candidate must have experience with mathematical and statistical software. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wku-math@kean.爱游戏体育.

Biological Sciences: Immunology (Assistant Professor and Lecturer) – immunologist to teach and conduct research to further strengthen the Biology degree program. The program has a cell and molecular focus. In addition to instruction in immunology courses, the successful candidate will be required to teach a variety of lab and non-lab instruction classes such as Immunology, General Biology, Cell Physiology and Biochemistry. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching and best practices in international 爱游戏体育cation. The successful candidate is expected to develop an extra-mural funded research program that incorporates undergraduate students as a key component of the research team. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wku-bio@kean.爱游戏体育.

Biological Sciences: Microbiology (Assistant Professor) – broadly trained microbiologist to teach and conduct research to further strengthen the Biology degree program. In addition to instruction in microbiology courses, the successful candidate will be required to teach a variety of lab and non-lab instruction classes such as General Biology, Microbiology (lower and upper level), Virology and Molecular Biology. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching and best practices in international 爱游戏体育cation. The successful candidate is expected to develop an extra-mural funded research program that incorporates undergraduate students as a key component of the research team. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wku-bio@kean.爱游戏体育.

Chemistry – to teach lecturer and lab instruction classes such as Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry to either science or non-science major students. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching and best practices in international 爱游戏体育cation. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkuchem@kean.爱游戏体育.

Psychology (Lecturer) – to teach General (Introductory) Psychology; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Motivation; and other courses. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkupsych@kean.爱游戏体育.

Communication – to teach Speech Communication; Business and Professional Communication; Public Relations; Media Relations; Journalism; Social Media; and the potential to offer upper level Communication electives. Tenure-track candidates with Media/Public Relations teaching experience are encouraged to apply. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkucomm@kean.爱游戏体育.

General Education and Support Courses for Wenzhou-爱游戏体育 Majors

French – to teach French language courses at the introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. The successful candidate will have experience in non-native language acquisition and demonstrated teaching excellence. The ability to support other Liberal Arts programs is a plus. Near-native fluency in both French and English is required. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkufrench@kean.爱游戏体育.

Spanish – a generalist in Spanish language, capable of teaching basic and intermediate courses in Spanish. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment and evidence of excellence in Spanish language teaching and Latino cultural studies. Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English is required. Ability to implement communicative methods and employ ACTFL standards in assessment and curriculum design and to employ innovative technologies, global and digital competencies and 21st century skills are also desirable. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson, at wkuspanish@kean.爱游戏体育.

Philosophy – to teach Critical Thinking courses. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkuphilosophy@kean.爱游戏体育.

Political Science – to teach Intro. to Politics; Comparative Politics; International Relations; and American Government as part of General Education requirements, with the ability to also teach upper division electives in Political Science. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkupolisci@kean.爱游戏体育.

General Studies: Research and Technology – to teach an intermediate course that introduces students to the research process in their field of study, with an emphasis on the use of computer technology and information literacy. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkuge@kean.爱游戏体育.

General Studies: Transition to 爱游戏体育 at WKU – this first-year seminar course is required for all incoming freshman. Instructors will engage with new students through professional interaction, cultivating personal development, life-long learning and foundation skills essential skills for college work. This course is a graduation requirement for all students. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkuge@kean.爱游戏体育.

Art History – to teach undergraduate Art History courses ranging from Pre-history to Modern. Tenure-track candidates are expected to provide leadership in the growth and development of related programs. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkudesign@kean.爱游戏体育.

History – to teach a Worlds of History course as part of the General Education requirement, with the ability to also teach U.S. History I and II, as well as upper division courses in American Cultural and Business History. International teaching experience is preferred. Contact: Search Committee Chairperson at wkuhistory@kean.爱游戏体育.

Application, Salary and Benefits Information on All Positions

Wenzhou-爱游戏体育 University is growing and preparing for future expansion. Effective with the start of the Fall 2019 semester, WKU faculty will be employed directly by Wenzhou-爱游戏体育 University. WKU offers a competitive salary and benefits plan, which includes healthcare coverage and partnerships with the best medical hospitals in Wenzhou. In addition, faculty members are provided with housing options, round trip airfare(s) and a reimbursement to cover relocation expenses.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Please send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references by email to the appropriate contact listed above. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.

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